Monday, July 3, 2017

Podcast: Saint Agnes CEO on health care law, changing demands

Keith Vander Kolk believes health care has become to politicized. Vander Kolk, the CEO of Saint Agnes Healthcare, says both Republicans and Democrats care too much about who wins and who loses, and are overlooking conversations about the impact of health care legislation and bypassing discussions on actual policy. On this week’s episode of the BaltBizCast, reporter Morgan Eichensher talks to Vander Kolk about the various health care bills floating around Congress, and what the uncertainty means…



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McCormick wants to become a part of your morning routine with new breakfast products

Breakfast toppers, pasta seasonings and new gravies are among the products McCormick will launch later this year.



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This Baltimore firm is making it easier for small businesses to access federal contracts

Fearless’s map highlights designated Historically Underutilized Business Zones, or HUBZones. The HUBZone program helps small businesses in low income, high unemployment gain preferential access to federal contacting opportunities.



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8 things you need to know this morning

Good morning, and happy Monday. For those of you who are actually at work today, I hope you manage to have a productive day. “8 things” — and the rest of the BBJ — will be off tomorrow for the Fourth of July. Today is going to be a scorcher, with temperatures in the low 90s and an even higher heat index. We could see a few showers tomorrow, but nothing that should impact fireworks. Here are eight things to know to get your day started. Still undecided on what you’re going to do for the Fourth?…



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Friday, June 30, 2017

Pasticcio's in Canton to close

Pasticcio’s restaurant in Canton will serve its final meal Saturday night. The small restaurant located on the ground floor of the Can Company on Boston Street is the second eatery in the development to close within 30 days. On May 31, Langermann’s shuttered its doors because of financial woes. Pasticcio’s manager, Michelle DeChristopher, said Friday the restaurant’s owners decided to shut down Thursday after a dispute with the Can Company’s owner over rent increases. “There are no landlords in…



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City police to step up patrols for Fourth of July festivities

The Baltimore Police Department is planning to step up foot patrols for the Fourth of July celebrations — both at the Inner Harbor and in other communities. Speaking a press conference Friday, Lt. Col. Melissa Hyatt, the police department’s chief of special operations and development division, said there would be a greater police presence this weekend through Tuesday to make visitors and residents feel safer during Independence Day celebrations. Hyatt said the Inner Harbor fireworks and celebration…



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